Graduate Accountant

Our client is seeking a Graduate Accountant to join their dynamic Tax team. This role offers an attractive salary package of $70k-$80k including 12% super, based in the vibrant city of Sydney, NSW. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within one of Australia's largest profit-for-members funds. This role provides a unique chance to develop your skills in investment tax compliance and operations, while also contributing to the overall tax strategy.

What you'll do:

• Prepare income tax returns for domestic and international investment entities
• Coordinate with tax advisors, external fund managers and custodian to collate information and manage queries relating to the income tax returns
• Actively engage with the external fund manager and custodian to ensure the integrity of the tax data received
• Assist with the onboarding of investments with the custodian
• Maintain annual tax compliance calendar and master tax compliance list
• Respond to information requests from our custodian relating to our investments (to meet the relevant tax documentation requirements)
• Liaise with the ATO on tax administrative matters (e.g. TFN applications)
• Work with the Group tax team to ensure that investment income from the Fund’s investments are appropriately incorporated in the Fund’s income tax return

What you bring:

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience specialising in tax with a focus on tax compliance and/or operations within an accounting firm, custodian and/or superannuation fund
• Formal tertiary qualifications in commerce/accounting
• High level of organisational skills and ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial statement reporting
• Knowledge and experience of superannuation funds, income tax , domestic and foreign investments highly regarded
• Tax advisory and compliance experience on international tax implications, such as CFCs, corporate limited partnerships etc highly regarded.
• Post-graduate qualification in taxation and/or accounting (e.g. Chartered Accountant program (CA)) highly regarded

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Sam Demillo on 02 8289 3167 for a confidential discussion.